Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Steven G — 14 Mar 2008

Bad? Yes. Stupid plot? Yup. Worst of them all? Not by a long shot!!!

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Steven G on 14 Mar 2008.

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan has generally received mixed reviews.

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